Let’s face it—most people don’t look forward to going to the dentist. The sound of the drill, the cold chair, the awkward small talk with your mouth wide open—it’s not exactly a comedy club. But what if your next trip to the dentist came with a side of laughter?
Whether you’re a dentist looking to lighten the mood in the office, a parent trying to calm a nervous kid before a check-up, or just someone who enjoys a good pun, these dentist jokes are exactly what the dental hygienist ordered.
Here come 50 dentist jokes that are so funny, you won’t even need laughing gas. Let’s drill into it!
- What did the dentist say to the computer?
This won’t hurt a byte. - What do dentists call their x-rays?
Tooth pics. - Why did the dentist become a baseball coach?
Because he knew the drill! - Why do dentists seem moody?
Because they always look down in the mouth. - What’s a dentist’s favorite movie?
Plaque to the Future. - Why did the dentist and the manicurist break up?
Too many fights over floss and polish. - What kind of filling do dentists hate the most?
Cavity filling on paperwork. - Why was the dentist so good at poker?
He always kept a straight face. - What’s a dentist’s favorite time of day?
Tooth-hurty (2:30). - Why don’t dentists ever go to the beach?
Too much plaque! - Why did the tooth go to jail?
Because it was incisor trading. - What game do little teeth play?
Tooth or dare. - How do teeth stay in touch?
They use Bluetooth. - Why do teeth never get lost?
Because they always come in a set. - What does the dentist of the year get?
A little plaque. - Why was the tooth always tired?
It had too many cavities to fill. - What do you call a dentist who doesn’t like tea?
Den-sis. - Why did the dentist start a gardening business?
He was great at root canals. - What did the dentist say to the golfer?
You have a hole in one! - Why don’t teeth ever get into arguments?
They don’t want to brace for impact. - Why did the vampire visit the dentist?
He wanted his fang cleaned. - What did the molar say to the incisor?
“You’re a bit edgy.” - Why did the dentist get promoted?
Because he had a great chair-side manner. - What’s a dentist’s favorite instrument?
The drill. - Why are dentists good at geometry?
They understand angles and roots. - What did the dentist say during a tough extraction?
“This is going to be a mouthful.” - What’s a dentist’s favorite dance move?
The floss. - Why do dentists always win arguments?
Because they have the facts down to the enamel. - What’s the worst thing about a dentist’s job?
The biting criticism. - Why did the dentist join a band?
To improve his “plaque” record. - Why was the dentist so calm?
He had nerves of steel… and fluoride. - What do you call a bear with braces?
A molar bear. - What’s a dentist’s favorite arcade game?
Whack-a-molar. - What did the dentist say to the ice cream?
“You’re too sensitive!” - Why did the dentist get into comedy?
He had a killer bite. - What’s a tooth’s favorite way to relax?
A filling massage. - How does a dentist fix a broken tooth?
With tooth paste! - What do you call a dentist with a sense of humor?
A fun-tist. - What did one tooth say to the other at the party?
“This place is off the cusp!” - Why are dentists great friends?
Because they really know how to bond. - What do dentists do during a snowstorm?
They drill through the ice. - Why did the dentist become a detective?
He loved to solve dental mysteries. - What’s a dentist’s favorite dinosaur?
The Floss-iraptor. - What happened to the tooth who told a lie?
It got extracted from the conversation. - What’s the best vacation for a dentist?
A trip to Plaqueistan. - Why did the dentist get a promotion?
He filled every expectation. - What do teeth use to keep warm?
Tooth sweaters. - Why did the molar break up with the wisdom tooth?
It couldn’t handle the pressure. - What do you call a dentist who fixes websites?
A site-filling expert. - Why don’t teeth gossip?
They prefer to keep things under the crown.
If laughter is the best medicine, these jokes are better than novocaine! Share them with your dentist, hygienist, or anyone who could use a bright smile. Want more themed jokes like these? Just say the word!